Crime Prevention

Philadelphia police officials acknowledge the department lacks automated plate readers and other technology to trace cars with faked tags

Teens are breaking windows and starting Kia's with a screwdriver and USB cable before showing them driving in the stolen car

Since Tacoma implemented a crime plan in July, violent crime in has decreased 20% compared to last year

Kevin McMahill offered drones as a quicker way to respond to ShotSpotter notifications in chronic hotspots

In the last two weeks, five people have been murdered, compared to 12 during the same time period in 2021

Departments statewide can apply for the funding for new hires, equipment, technology and more

So far, the city has recorded 67 homicides, down from 76 at this time last year but significantly higher than Minneapolis' norm before 2020

“By investing in our law enforcement agencies and peace officers, we're investing in the safety of our citizens," said Governor DeWine

“We knew that just arresting wasn’t going to get this problem solved,” said officer Mike Thiele

The good deed comes days after Police Chief Lawrence Weathers told the community that officers needed them to be “involved in public safety”

The suspects, who placed stolen items in totes at Home Depot, used shopping carts to run to their vehicles and flee the area

“Each agency’s needs may be slightly different, but they share a common goal of creating safer communities and my office is proud to support them,” Gov. Mike DeWine said

LASD officials said calls related to street takeovers increased by about 60% from 2020 to last year

Almost every other major crime category increased last month — continuing an alarming trend so far this year

A camera system that scans license plates has helped officers track down suspects and solve crimes in recent months